Associate Veterinarian

Atlas Consultancy Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

CE allowance

Paid dues and license fees

Job summary

A privately-owned, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its 8-DVM team. You will provide medical care for a busy caseload of dogs and cats, with mentorship from experienced doctors and a four-day work week structure.

Relocation assistance and a competitive base salary plus production are offered, along with health insurance, CE allowance, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• Texas license or eligibility to practice in TX required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; client relationships matter.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care for a mixed dog and cat caseload.
• Collaborate with an eight-DVM team for mentorship and case planning.
• Support urgent care, routine wellness, dentistry, surgery, and diagnostics.
• Contribute to high-standard medicine while upholding a compassionate client experience.

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

A privately-owned, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its fantastic 8-DVM team.

Privately-owned and serving the local community for well over six decades, this full-service hospital has built a loyal, engaged client base and a reputation for combining advanced high-quality medicine with a genuinely community-focused culture. The practice cares for a broad mix of dogs and cats, and the caseload spans everything from routine wellness and dentistry through to advanced soft tissue surgery, urgent care, emergencies, and complex diagnostics.

Housed in a spacious, 21,000 square foot facility, the hospital is equipped with an on-site pharmacy, in-house laboratory, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, and fully equipped surgical suites, giving doctors the tools to practice comprehensive, high-standard medicine. Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute blocks, supporting an efficient yet varied day-to-day caseload.

You will be joining a team of eight fantastic veterinarians who bring a wide range of experience and clinical interests, supported by a large, well-trained, and cross-trained technician and support staff. The hospital takes a genuinely hands-on approach to mentorship, with structured, one on one training from experienced senior doctors, making this a strong fit whether you are a new graduate or a seasoned clinician. A fear free approach is embraced throughout, helping keep visits calm for pets, clients, and staff alike.

Enjoy a consistent four day work week, Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturday mornings (8am to 2pm) shared evenly across the team.

Key Highlights:

• AAHA accredited, privately owned small animal hospital serving the Houston community for well over 65 years
• Team of 8 veterinarians offering genuine collaboration and shared clinical support
• 21,000 square foot facility with on-site pharmacy, in-house lab, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, and surgical suites
• Structured, hands-on mentorship program led by experienced senior doctors
• Open to new graduates and experienced veterinarians alike
• Consistent four day work week with rotating Saturday mornings shared across the team
• Experienced doctors are consistently producing between $1m-1.1m annually with new graduates around $700K in their first year!
• Fear free approach to patient handling
• Advanced full-service caseload including wellness, dentistry, surgery, urgent care, and diagnostics

About You:

• DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US
• Hold or be eligible for a Veterinary State License in Texas
• Comfortable with a varied general practice and urgent care caseload
• Strong communicator who values teamwork and long-term client relationships
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians both encouraged to apply
• Interest in developing surgical, dental, or diagnostic skills is a plus
• Base salary starting at $130-140K for newer graduates, plus 22% production with no negative accrual
• Relocation assistance available
• Health insurance plans with employer contribution
• Retirement available after one year of employment
• CE allowance of $2,500 per year, plus CE hours
• Paid professional dues and license fees
• Fantastic earning potential
• Scrubs
• Opportunity to work with an incredible team who care immensely about their clients, pets, and employees alike!
• And more!